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New River is named after the seasonal wash of the same name, part of the Agua Fria River system which drains into the Salt River. It was founded by Lord Darrell Duppa in 1868 as a stagecoach stop. For many years it was the terminus of the old Black Canyon Highway (now Interstate 17). The pavement ended in New River and continued as a dirt road to the city of Prescott.[2]

There were 3,921 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,307, and the median income for a family was $68,604. Males had a median income of $46,361 versus $31,610 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,932. About 3.6% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

According to a 2007 estimate, median incomes for households and families had risen to $91,676 and $100,269 respectively.

Pictured are some of the few remaining historic structures of New River.[5][6]

Historic structures of New River, Arizona

The entrance of the historic Wranglers Roost Stagecoach Stop .

The front gate the historic Wranglers Roost Stagecoach Stop located in 2500 West New River Road in New River, Arizona. This was where the New River stagecoach stop was located in the late 1800’s. The current owners, Reid and Heidi Stewart, use the location, which was rebuilt in 1930, for weddings and as a resort.

The main building of the Wranglers Roost Stagecoach Stop

A different view of the main building of the Wranglers Roost Stagecoach Stop.

Stagecoach located in the grounds of the Wranglers Roost Stagecoach Stop.

Wagon located in the grounds of the Wranglers Roost Stagecoach Stop.

Replica a of a Native American Tee Pee located in the grounds of the Wranglers Roost Stagecoach Stop.

Replica of the ruins of an late 1800s structure located in the in the grounds of the Wranglers Roost Stagecoach Stop.

The Jack Ass Acres Service Station is an old abandoned 1930s gas station and convenience store located on the frontage road just off I-17 in New River, Arizona. The structure is within the boundaries of the Sun-Up Ranch which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in May 23, 1988, reference #88000558.

Full view of the Jack Ass Acres Service Station.

The Jack Ass Acres Service Station sign.

Inside the Jack Ass Acres Service Station.

Another view of the inside of the Jack Ass Acres Service Station.

The Station was a historic saloon in New River which was built in 1940 and which is located at 46202 New River Road in New River, Arizona. The location was once used as a restaurant.

Logo of The Station.

A late 1800s Store located in 3240 W. New River Road in New River, Arizona.